Are You Blocking Spirit? Tips from James Van Praagh

Maria ThomasJuly 8, 20150

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It’s no coincidence that James Van Praagh was
in Denver at Mile Hi Church speaking
about spirits, connection, and love the very same day that gay marriage
was legalized by the U.S. Supreme
Court — June 26, 2015. The bubbly spiritual medium came on stage waving a
rainbow flag a "Mile Hi-er" gave to him just moments ahead of time. It was
synchronistic one could say.

JVP was at Mile Hi for An Evening of Spirit, a packed event where
attendees came in the hopes of connecting with loved ones who have
crossed over to the other side. It was more than that, though. Those not
getting a personal reading still left that evening with plenty of tools
in their spiritual toolbox in order to connect with not just loved ones,
but with Spirit itself, the Divine love that created the universe.

Connecting with Spirit

James started out by explaining that in order to connect with spirit,
one must look at it from a soul’s point of view, not a human’s point of
view. Spirit tells us we must be mindful.
Every single person is God. And that vibration, that God energy, is
light. So how are you shining your light? Each choice we make originates
from either love or fear. In every decision we make, we are moving
toward one or the other.

Spirit is all around you and wants to help you clear your mindset of
expectations, negative energy, and destructive thought patterns. Why?
Because it’s easier to communicate with you this way. These
spirit-blocking energies are a result of the ego. What does the ego do?
The ego edges God out.

How to Attract Spirit

Here are some tips for being more open to attracting spirit(s) into your
life.

Stay in the Light

Have an atmosphere of love and light. Do your best to move away from
fear, anger, hate, and other negative emotions that cause you to vibrate
at a lower level.

Be Open

Be open to whatever happens.

Detach Yourself from Expectations

Release all of your expectations. Expectations block energy!

Check Your Ego at the Door

The more you know, the less you will be afraid. Your ego tries to
outsmart what you know deep down inside of your soul. Don’t let it edge
God out.

Do Some Mental Housekeeping

Clean up the conditions of your mind. Thoughts become things, and you
are the only one who controls which thoughts you manifest.

Meditate

The more you meditate, the closer you can get to
spirit. Meditation helps you clean your energy field – your thoughts,
your chakras, the
vibrations you emit constantly simply by living.

James says that thoughts are like bullets. When someone thinks about
you, it goes right to you. (Ever had the phone ring shortly after you’ve
been thinking about the person on the other end? That’s energy
exchange.)

Thoughts have colors, vibrations, character, and design. It is our
thoughts, and corresponding choices arising from those thoughts, that
creates the fabric that bleeds into the tapestry of life. Your thoughts
and actions are a single thread in the larger tapestry of consciousness.
You will be held responsible for your actions when you pass over to the
other side. It's called a life review. When you get there, what will
yours look like?

Be patient

Manifestation of the Divine and connecting with those on the other side
can take time on this physical plane called Earth. Physical vibration is
slower than spiritual vibration. This is why you’ll notice James gets
very excited and high energy when he's channeling spirits; the spirits
knocking on his door are vibrating at a much higher level.

Spirit is All Around Us

Spirit can connect with you in many different ways. You don’t have to
see a spiritual medium in order to know that someone is with you. Music,
guided meditations, individual or silent meditation, animals, and many
other signs are spirit speaking to you.

Coming to see JVP with the expectation that a loved one will come
through can actually block the occurrence from happening. If you’ll be
meeting James any time soon, refer to the tips above to better prepare
for the exchange.

About Mile Hi Church

Located in Lakewood, CO and known worldwide, Mile Hi Church teaches the
principles of Science of Mind and Spirit, the basic principles being
Love and Law. Their teachings are based on the work of Ernest Holmes.
Their vision is oneness revealed…a world of love, peace, and abundance
for all. Their mission? To serve as a spiritual beacon for personal
empowerment and global enlightenment.

Learn more about Mile Hi Church at
www.milehichurch.org and check out their
event schedule. Many of
their speakers have programming you can watch right here on Gaiam TV.

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Maria Thomas

Maria Thomas owns the blog My Life as a Puddle and is a passionate writer, editor, and hyperhidrosis survivor. She's lived with hyperhidrosis all of her life and offers a unique perspective on a condition that can be mentally, socially, and professionally debilitating. Yet she shines on, knowing there is a deeper purpose to her life that involves being exactly who she is. Through her blog she is creating hyperhidrosis hope and awareness one drop at a time, living her truth, and making others feel like they are not alone. Her story is your story. Connect with Maria at My Life as a Puddle and on Facebook and Twitter.